• nullspace@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    Multiple times I’ve seen NIMBYs vote down light rails and other public transit options. They’ll talk about taxes and traffic, but it always boils down to them not wanting “undesirables” having access to their amenities.

    • Apytele@sh.itjust.works
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      29 minutes ago

      They still want them to commute in to clean their houses though. Or perhaps live in the servant barracks on the estate.